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When the Darkness Will Not Lift
- Doing What We Can While We Wait for God - and Joy
- Narrated by: Wayne Shepherd
- Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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- Allison
- 02-28-18
Brief points of “when I Don’t Desire God”
This is a short version of the ideas from the larger book.
Helpful for the person relating to its title, or desiring to empathize or assist another who may.
Practical points & convictions. for every Christian.
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- Raquel
- 08-09-17
excellent resource
excellentf book for someone whose sadness is unbearable. reminds you of your hope in Christ.
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- JOSEPH A STCLAIR
- 07-04-20
Hyoid book
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- Anonymous User
- 07-29-19
Worth the read
Narrator was easy to listen to. He spoke clear and made it a pleasant experience.
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- TOM WASSER
- 01-14-19
Very helpful
I have listened twice now at my darkest moments. This is a great encouragement for depressed Christians. I will continue to follow its advice and try reading further.
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- sean
- 11-07-17
Good. Not great
Apparently this is a section of a bigger book. I consider myself well educated, but some of the content in this requires re-listening as sometimes there's a lot to take in and digest as far historical quotes go. The authors use of biblical scriptures really on point but I can't say that on it's own this book changed me in any way. Nonetheless, it was the hour or so to listen to as there are some really good tidbits of information in here.
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- D'beesue
- 01-24-20
Great insights!
I have so enjoyed this book “When the Darkness Will Not Lift”. Going through my own dark season, it has given me hope that ‘this too shall pass. Also, it has provided me with practical tools to apply and work through as I wait for the Lord.
Thank you Pastor Piper!
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- Susan
- 03-29-12
Helpful
Would you listen to When the Darkness Will Not Lift again? Why?
Yes. It's easy to listen to and understand. It speaks truth.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Have you listened to any of Wayne Shepherd’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Yes.
Equal.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Any additional comments?
Very helpful and balanced.
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